Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Graham, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

108.4 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 17m

8 AM

2h 36m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 35m

8 PM

2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Graham, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Graham, IN covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 57, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 108.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 108.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Monument Circle

Turn left onto Monument Circle

Navigation decision point

4.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West

5.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 69; I 74; I 465

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

94 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Graham, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

Odon

94 mi in | ~1h 49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	88.8 mi	1h 38m
SR 57	9.2 mi	13m
Madison Avenue	2.6 mi	5m
SR 358	1.8 mi	3m
South East Street	1.3 mi	2m
West 500 North	1 mi	4m
SR 58	0.9 mi	1m
West 450 North	0.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 88.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Graham, IN.

Start on this road

257 ft · 32 sec · this road

Turn left

37 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto Monument Circle

303 ft · 12 sec · Monument Circle

Turn right onto North Meridian Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Meridian Street

Continue on Madison Avenue

499 ft · 21 sec · Madison Avenue

Turn left onto East Henry Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Henry Street

Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street

Continue on Madison Avenue

474 ft · 18 sec · Madison Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Madison Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto South East Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street

Take the ramp

523 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 465, I 74

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

48 mi · 54 min · I 69

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

38 mi · 41 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

Turn right onto SR 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · SR 58

Continue on SR 358

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 358

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358

9.2 mi · 13 min · SR 57; SR 358

Turn right onto West 500 North

1.0 mi · 4 min · West 500 North

Turn left onto North 100 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 100 West

Turn right onto West 450 North

0.6 mi · 2 min · West 450 North

Turn right

217 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Graham, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN

This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Indianapolis, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 88.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsville, IN

54 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.

Arriving in Graham, IN

The final approach into Graham, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Graham, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.95 one way

$33.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.61	$37.21
premium	$4.89	$20.86	$41.72
diesel	$5.61	$23.93	$47.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.5	$11.38	$5.20
Efficient EV	27.1	$9.49	$4.34
EV Truck/SUV	43.4	$15.18	$6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Evening in Indianapolis on Thursday

Local time

5:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Graham, IN

Evening in Graham on Thursday

Local time

5:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Martinsville, IN

54 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 16m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Graham, IN covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 57, Madison Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.